GUWAHATI: In a tragic incident that occurred on Monday morning, a major fire engulfed a market area in Sonai Tehsil, located in Assam's Cachar district.
The blaze, which broke out at the Swadhin Bazar area in Sonai, resulted in the destruction of at least 16 shops.
Media reports stated that the inferno caused extensive damage, with goods worth lakhs being consumed by the flames. Most of the affected shops were grocery and vegetable stores, compounding the losses for the affected shopkeepers.
Media reports stated that the authorities suspect that the fire was deliberately set as an act of arson by unidentified miscreants. However, investigations are still underway to ascertain the exact cause and identify those responsible for the incident.
Prompt action was taken to control the rapidly spreading fire, as fire tenders promptly arrived at the scene. The firefighters worked tirelessly to douse the flames, which had rapidly engulfed several shops within minutes.
Following the intervention of the fire department, local police personnel arrived at the location and initiated a thorough investigation into the matter.